Saying goodbye to my 'Girls'

Last night was an emotional night for me. After seven years, my favorite show ended our Tuesday night relationship.

I've been a devote follower of "Gilmore Girls." I hung in there, through the past two seasons when plot lines and witty conversations got a little dry. I'm sure most of the guys reading this are already air-gagging themselves, but I loved this show.

My love stemmed from obscure pop-culture references and how naturally Lauren Graham fit the character of Lorelai Gilmore. It was well written, thanks to creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, who left the show after its sixth season and took most of the humor and originality with her.

This show made me believe in a lot of things I wouldn't normally take stock in.

First, I could be a small-town girl. Under normal circumstances, I know I'd go crazy living in any town with a "square," unless it is Times Square. But Stars Hollow is different. This small town has charm and not to mention a handsome diner owner.

Second, mother-daughter relationships are easy. The relationship between Lorelai and Rory is worry free. They are best friends, hardly get mad at each other and talk about everything. My stepmom and I are good friends, but when things get rocky she's still got her parent card and is willing to use it.

Third, getting a journalism job right out of college is a breeze. Rory had her choice between the newspaper industry's heavy hitters: Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, etc. Yeah right ... and I don't care if she was the editor of the Yale Daily News. It just ain't that easy.

So, it's with a heavy heart I say goodbye to my show and all the unrealistic beliefs that came with it. I guess now I have no choice but to join the rest of the world and watch "Dancing With the Stars."